🌍When traveling in China, the three most important things are:

📱 Mobile Phone

In China, mobile payments are super popular. When it comes to food, people can use their phones to scan and pay at supermarkets, restaurants, shops, and more. Plus, with various food delivery apps, you can order a wide range of meals and have them delivered to your doorstep.

For getting around, many cities offer mobile scan-to-pay services for public transportation. You can use your phone to scan and pay for buses, subways, taxis, and other modes of transport.

Phones also provide access to services like doctor appointments, utility bill payments, and banking transactions. They’ve become an essential part of daily life, making things more convenient than ever.

💳 Bank Card

China is a major player in mobile payments, and bank cards are the foundation of this system. You can link your bank card to platforms like WeChat and Alipay for quick and easy scanning or swiping payments. But remember, you’ll need a local phone number to set up a bank card.

🗣️ Language

Mandarin, as the official language of China, has a complex tone system. For non-native speakers, mastering the correct tones can be quite a challenge.

Additionally, Chinese characters are logographic, meaning each character represents a concept or idea. These characters can range from a few strokes to dozens, and some even have over 100 strokes. Learning to read and write Chinese is a fascinating journey in itself.